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A Message from the Head of School As I write this, the days are becoming longer and brighter, but we are still wrapped in winter here in Wolfeboro. Winter in Wolfeboro, as it is in most of the northeast, is one of those times when we hunker down to wait out the arctic blasts for signs of spring and a rebirth of what the earth has to offer. For those of us living on the big lake, hunkering down against the blast of the cold north wind is like trying to insulate an old house, no matter how much you bundle up and brace yourself, somewhere, somehow, the cold will find its way through those protective layers. But even though that cold seeps its way inside, things are still warm and cozy on the inside, and that certainly is true of the halls of the “Ac,” not only because of the layers of clothing we don, but mostly from the camaraderie and warm feelings we gain from one another. Winter is also a time for contemplation, planning, and renewing of thoughts, especially for those of us in education. We use this time of year to begin looking ahead at a new school year and to new beginnings. And this winter has been no exception. One of those new beginnings is taking stock from the fact that we have been granted re-accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Dr. Michael E. Cooper, Head of School Colleges, our decennial review of programs, services, and activities at the Academy. You can read more about the review later in these pages (21-23), but let me briefly summarize that it was an affirming process for everyone as we were given wonderful feedback about how we go about our daily affairs and how we are educating young people. To have validation that what we are attempting to accomplish as a school is, indeed, recognized by outside reviewers and from our own self-study, is energizing and offers us motivation to continue to strive toward excellence in everything that we do. Another new beginning is the brand concept that we will be unveiling over the coming months. In a recent Wall Street Journal article (December 12, 2006) titled “How to Keep Your School from Being Brand X,” the author sums up the importance of brand by quoting the dean of Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business, “… the customer’s risk is high because you can’t test drive multiple schools and you can’t change your mind once you make your purchasing decision. That makes brand extremely important as a trust mark that helps reduce the customer’s risk.” We have taken that sentiment to heart as we have been developing our brand concept. The preliminary feedback that we have received confirms that we have developed an exciting and compelling message. Please look for it over the next few months. Finally, it became abundantly clear to me in the fall, through independent reading and travel, how global we are becoming. A trip to Asia confirmed for me that, not only has the world shrunk on one level, but also on another, just how large it can feel. That largeness transcends physical size and really points to the magnitude of the population in different parts of the world and what that means for our educational system here in the United States. While a topic for future pages of Connections, it certainly requires our time and attention as we plan for our future, and in fact, has become a compelling theme as we move forward. These are challenging and exciting times, and I want you to know that we are giving our full attention to what they mean for the future of the Academy. The state of the school is good, but like any enterprise, could be better. We continue our quest to move from good to great and hope you share in the excitement that we feel. We intend to continue to reach out to you over the coming months and to learn more about your thoughts and ideas for the future Brewster Academy. For The School, Michael E. Cooper, Ph.D. BrewsterConnections • Spring 2007
In the News Topher Grace ’97 to Appear in Spider-Man 3 Topher Grace will star as Eddie Brock/Venom in the movie Spider-Man 3, due out in May. Grace has appeared on TV in That 70s Show and on the big screen in Ocean’s 11 and In Good Company, among others. He currently has three other films in production. • Gregory Douglass ’99 Records Sixth CD Instinct magazine says of Gregory Douglass’ sixth and newest album, Up & Away channels everyone from Stevie Wonder to Fiona Apple in a way that’s terrifyingly mature for someone so young.” Douglass composed and recorded the material for his first two albums while still a student at Brewster. Read about Douglass’ participation at the recent alumni career panel on page 12, and more about his music at www. gregorydouglass.com. • Bruce Hawkins ’01 Publishes 131 Box: Path of Purpose Bruce Hawkins, Brewster graduate, Brooklyn native, and current law school student, has writtten a book about how he fought for his dreams in a world of crime, drugs, death, and hopelessness. 131 Box refers to a game that characterizes the mindset and the culture of the people he grew up with. While most people would probably consider basketball as the game that characterizes the ghetto – or maybe football – Hawkins says, “The lottery best captures the essence of the ghetto. For if one is able to understand the diverse motivations of its players and enthusiasts, I believe one could comprehend the difficulty of life in the ghetto, and, more importantly, life in poverty. Learn more about Hawkins and his book in this issue’s Hoopla section, page 39. • 2006 Winnipesaukean Earns Outstanding Recognition Jostens, Inc., publishers of Brewster’s yearbook, recently selected the 2006 Winnipesaukean for recognition as one of the year’s outstanding high school yearbooks out of the thousands it publishes each year. Congratulations to the editor Melissa Fortin, advisor Andrea Cooper, and the students who worked so hard and long on last year’s edition! • • www.brewsteracademy.org •
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